Luigi's Italian Ice Birthday Cake Recalled for Dairy Mislabeling
J & J Snack Foods is recalling Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake because it is mislabeled as 'Dairy-Free'.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake Flavor is mislabeled as "Dairy-Free"."
Plain-English summary
J & J Snack Foods Corporation is recalling Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake 6 FL OZ cups (Net Wt 36 FL OZ). The recall involves 25,948 cases of the product, which was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the product is mislabeled as "Dairy-Free". This labeling error poses a risk to consumers who avoid dairy products due to allergies or intolerances.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific UPC 73321-04418 and the listed Best By dates (Nov 23 2013, Feb 15 2014, Feb 16 2014, Feb 17 2014, May 14 2014, May 15 2014, Jun 10 2014, Jun 11 2014). If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Luigi's Real Italian Ice Birthday Cake 6 FL OZ cups Net Wt 36 FL OZ (1.06 L) upc 73321-04418 J & J Snack Foods Corp. Pennsauken, NJ 08109 USA at Plant #42-2479 www.luigis.com
- Manufacturer
- J & J Snack Foods Corporation
- Category
- Food — Frozen Desserts
- Affected units
- 25,948
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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